Scientist , Bioanalytical Research and Development

About Abb Vie

Abb Vie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The Analytical Development group within the Targeted LNP (tLNP) CMC Team supports drug substance and drug product manufacturing, formulation, and external partners to build an analytical toolbox for mRNA‑lipid nanoparticle therapeutics. The role is a hands‑on laboratory scientist focused on the development, execution, and optimization of bioanalytical assays to characterize impurities and evaluate pharmaceutical products. Belongs to Bioanalytical team.

• Perform routine and non‑routine bioanalytical testing using ELISA, qPCR, colorimetric assays and other protein characterization techniques.
• Support characterization of product‑related impurities and evaluation of pharmaceutical products to advance development activities.
• Assist in the development, optimization, qualification, and troubleshooting of bioanalytical methods to meet project and departmental needs.
• Analyze, interpret, and document experimental data, observations, and conclusions in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
• Prepare data summaries and present findings to team members and cross‑functional partners.
• Troubleshoot assay performance issues and identify practical solutions to improve robustness, reproducibility and efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, and general laboratory organization to ensure smooth workflow and compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with scientists and cross‑functional colleagues to support timelines, project goals, and scientific decision‑making.
• Contribute to technical reports, study summaries, SOPs, and other scientific documentation as needed.
• Follow applicable laboratory practices, safety procedures, and company standards for data integrity and documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline with typically 3+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with no additional experience.
• Hands‑on experience with bioanalytical and biochemical assay techniques, including ELISA, qPCR, colorimetric assays, and Western blot.
• Experience generating, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot assays and optimize experimental conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple experiments and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑based environment.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and complete scientific documentation.

• Experience with cell culture techniques.
• Experience developing or executing cell‑based potency assays.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical or biologics development environments.
• Experience with method transfer to GMP environments.

• The compensation range described below is an estimate of base pay for this role. Individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as geographic location. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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